The school’s resident IT guy (also known as our Technology Support Technician), Alex Delacruz, took a trip to Japan in early September. Here are a few insights and pictures from his trip:
Q: Why did you want to go to Japan?
A: I have always had an interest in traveling to Japan to experience the culture and cuisine.
Q: Where in Japan did you go?
A: We mainly stayed in Tokyo while in Japan, visiting various wards like Harajuku, Ginza, Chuo and Chiyoda to name a few.
Q:What food(s) did you enjoy the most, and or which dishes did you find the most interesting?
A: It’s a little embarrassing to say that the food that I enjoyed the most was from a convenience store. The egg salad sandwich from 7-11 was exceptional, and before you judge, please give [it] a try; it might change your life. As for the most interesting food, I would say that [it] was sea urchin (uni).
Q: What was your favorite aspect of your trip? And what was your least favorite?
A:The best part of the trip was just experiencing Japan with my friends. The people that I went with really made the trip worth it all. My least favorite aspect of the trip was the sweltering heat. I think while in Japan there wasn’t a day that the temperature went below 90 degrees. It made some of the daily excursions in the city challenging.
Q: What was your favorite memory from your trip?
A: My favorite memory of the trip was getting lost in Tokyo, which happened fairly regularly. There was an excitement to navigating a city and not knowing the destination. We ended up in some places that were unexpected; it made the trip and the stories much more valuable because it felt as though we would have never experienced that day’s events had we not gotten lost.
- What do you recommend for people who want to travel to Japan?
- When traveling to Japan, make sure to wear shoes that will sustain walking/standing for long periods of time. I would recommend going to Tokyo Skytree. The observation deck offers a 360-degree view of the city which is spectacular at night.
